Eagle Dynamics is currently working on a new flight simulator, the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet. DCS: F/A-18C Hornet promises to be the most authentic and detailed simulation Eagle Dynamics has ever developed, and it will use its unique CFD engine and aerodynamics developed by Belsimtek to create the most realistic flight dynamics possible.
Based on exhaustive research in association with Boeing, the Hornet takes advantage of Eagle Dynamics’ newly developed simulation engine and it will set a new benchmark for PC flight simulation.
The Hornet is described as a true multi-role fighter that can switch from attacking surface targets to engaging air targets with the press of a button. Equally at home on an aircraft carrier or airfield, the Hornet is equipped with a large suite of sensors that include radar, targeting pod, and a helmet-mounted sight. In addition to its internal 20mm cannon, the Hornet can be armed with a large assortment of unguided bombs and rockets, laser- and GPS-guided bombs, air-to-surface missiles of all sorts, and both radar- and infrared-guided air-to-air missiles.
The game will enter its Early Access phase in Spring 2018. During this Early Access, the following items will be added to the game:
- New and updated sensors to include air-to-ground radar, additional air-to-air radar modes, Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), Link-16 Datalink, and targeting pod.
- New weapons such as Harpoon, HARM, Shrike, Maverick, JSOW and SLAM, SLAM-ER missiles, Walleye, laser- and GPS-guided bombs, sea mines, fire bombs, TALD decoys, and AIM-9X and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles.
- Additional display pages like the Situational Awareness, Flight Performance Advisory System, and Automatic Carrier Landing pages.
And here are the key features of the final version.
- Professional Flight Model (PFM) and authentic Flight Control System (FCS)
- Realistic model of the F/A-18C, down to each bolt
- Detailed simulation of the Hornet’s many systems like engines, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, radios, lighting, emergency, and many, many more
- Inertial and GPS navigation systems with moving map display
- Virtually all the weapons and sensors that a mid-2000s US Navy F/A-18C operates
- Highly realistic cockpit that is mouse interactive
- Spin recovery system
- Authentic Hornet sounds with assistance from Boeing
- New effects like over-wing vapor
- Virtual Reality support
- Multiple liveries
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Cool technology, very nice sim (I assume it will be) but, I’m just not the type for all that much realism.
It looks fantastic. Might get it for VR if the implementation is good.
Simulations are not my cup of tea due to their insane learning curve.
But this looks amazing!
Its crazy this is based on lock on from 2005!
Cool technology, very nice sim (I assume it will be) but, I’m just not the type for all that much realism.
This looks amazing! I hope those that preorder get the extra detailed aircraft carrier for free. It is refreshing to play something that builds real world skills and actually requires brain power. Some people can’t handle that.
Jizzed in my pants!
“flight sim game” – Isn’t that a clear oxymoron in the title?
A lot of people might now play this expecting a game. DCS’s in depth sims like the A10 are rigorously authentic and realistic, not intended for the sort of ‘pick-up-and-play’ experience most people associate with video games. < Just my opinion of course.